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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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